US Bridges

SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of Spur 396 · Structure no. 091610005508079

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,937
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,110 by 2037. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6 Sbfr
CrossesUS 84 Ml
Location1.6 MI SW of Spur 396
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51224, -97.18992
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,937 (2017)
Projected traffic25,110 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml carry?

About 17,937 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Sbfr over US 84 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.